Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace is infamous for being one of the least-liked Star Wars films ever made. From its awkward pacing, boring dialogue, lackluster storyline and just being part of the prequels, to begin with, The Phantom Menace has dealt with its fair share of criticism over the years. The film itself is important in the Skywalker saga, of course, due to it being the first step in the expansion of the Star Wars universe. Amidst unrest in the Galactic Republic and threat to the planet of Naboo, Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) are tasked with negotiations with the Trade Federation. The story unravels from here and leads into the introduction of young Anakin (Jake Lloyd) upon their refuge on Tatooine, where Qui-Gon feels adamant that he is, in fact, the ‘chosen one’. Whilst Anakin’s humble beginnings and the discovery that the Sith have returned are integral to the conception of the saga, the film maintains its poor status, unable to escape its own technical faults. However, what we do have to thank The Phantom Menace for, is our live-action Darth Maul played by the talented Ray Park.
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Author: Chloe Sinclair